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2027 Subaru Forester
Quick take
- Best value: Base ($31,470), because it has the highest score (54) and is the cheapest trim that does.
- Price spread: $31,470 (Base) to $43,020 (Touring Hybrid) delivered (range: $11,550).
- Same on every trim shown: all-wheel drive.
- Top trim (Touring Hybrid, +$11,550): compared with the Base, published figures show 194 hp vs 180 hp; 35 mpg vs 29 mpg; 27.5 cu ft cargo vs 29.6 cu ft cargo.
Built only from the published numbers on this page. How we pick best value.
Lot Wisdom Score by trim
Standard weights, fixed ranges for the Compact SUV class. Tap a trim to see each part (0–100). Gray zero = the maker hasn't published it. Gray dash = the EPA or NHTSA hasn't posted it yet, so it isn't counted.
Score method updated October 2026: official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA stars are used when posted, and a number the EPA or NHTSA hasn't posted yet is left out instead of counting 0. What changed.
54Base$31,470
- Delivered price$31,47078
- Fuel economy29 mpg combined (2026 model year)36
- Cargo29.6 cu ft48
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 SUBARU FORESTER SUV ICE AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing1,500 lb43
- Power180 hp / 178 lb-ft20
53Premium Hybrid$36,205
- Delivered price$36,20563
- Fuel economy35 mpg combined (2026 model year)60
- Cargo27.5 cu ft38
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing1,500 lb43
- Power194 hp / torque not published14
51Premium$33,470
- Delivered price$33,47072
- Fuel economy29 mpg combined (2026 model year)36
- Cargo27.5 cu ft38
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 SUBARU FORESTER SUV ICE AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing1,500 lb43
- Power180 hp / 178 lb-ft20
50Sport Hybrid$39,405
- Delivered price$39,40552
- Fuel economy35 mpg combined (2026 model year)60
- Cargo27.5 cu ft38
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing1,500 lb43
- Power194 hp / torque not published14
50Limited Hybrid$40,470
- Delivered price$40,47048
- Fuel economy35 mpg combined (2026 model year)60
- Cargo27.5 cu ft38
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing1,500 lb43
- Power194 hp / torque not published14
49Limited$39,070
- Delivered price$39,07053
- Fuel economynot posted by the EPA yet (not counted)–
- Cargo27.5 cu ft38
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 SUBARU FORESTER SUV ICE AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing1,500 lb43
- Power180 hp / 178 lb-ft20
48Touring Hybrid$43,020
- Delivered price$43,02040
- Fuel economy35 mpg combined (2026 model year)60
- Cargo27.5 cu ft38
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing1,500 lb43
- Power194 hp / torque not published14
41Wilderness$40,970
- Delivered price$40,97047
- Fuel economy26 mpg combined (2026 model year)24
- Cargo27.5 cu ft38
- Crash testsnot rated by NHTSA yet (not counted)–
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing3,500 lb100
- Power180 hp / 178 lb-ft20
35Wilderness Hybrid$41,970
- Delivered price$41,97043
- Fuel economynot posted by the EPA yet (not counted)–
- Cargo27.5 cu ft38
- Crash testsnot rated by NHTSA yet (not counted)–
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing1,500 lb43
- Power194 hp / torque not published14
Trims shown are the ones covered in our review.
Offers and information
Offers change monthly and vary by region and credit. Confirm with your dealer.
Crash-test safety ratings
- Forester Hybrid AWDOverall★★★★★5 of 5Front★★★★★5 of 5Side★★★★★5 of 5Rollover★★★★☆4 of 517.4% rollover chance
- Forester AWDOverall★★★★★5 of 5Front★★★★★5 of 5Side★★★★★5 of 5Rollover★★★★☆4 of 517.4% rollover chance
- Forester Wilderness Hybrid AWD
Not yet rated
- Forester Wilderness AWD
Not yet rated
NHTSA crash-test stars, 5 is best. Compare only with cars of similar size and weight. The overall stars are one part of the Lot Wisdom Score; front, side and rollover are shown for information only.
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- NHTSANHTSA 5-Star ratings: look up your model
- IIHSCrash-test ratings: 2026 Subaru Forester (2026 model year; 2027 not listed yet)
What fuel will cost
Not yet available. The EPA has not posted official fuel economy numbers for this model year yet. We will fill this in when it does.
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- fueleconomy.govEPA fuel economy: 2026 Subaru Forester (2026 model year; 2027 not listed yet)
Recalls and owner complaints
Counts for the Subaru Forester, all versions sold.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 28 |
| 2025 | 4 | 97 |
Most-reported areas: Forward collision avoidance (18); Visibility/wiper (18); Fuel/propulsion system (15).
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not confirmed defects. Newer model years have fewer reports because they have been on the road less. Recalls as of Oct 16, 2026; complaints received through Oct 14, 2026. To check one car, use the VIN recall link below. Recall and complaint counts are not part of the Lot Wisdom Score.
Check another car or model year at NHTSA.
- NHTSACheck recalls by VIN
Sources: NHTSA; U.S. EPA/DOE (fueleconomy.gov); IIHS (link only); U.S. EIA (gas price, week of Oct 12, 2026). Data pulled Oct 16, 2026. Links open the source’s own site in a new tab. Not affiliated with these agencies.
Sources: Subaru of America media (media.subaru.com) pricing and specifications; subaru.com warranty; EPA (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Prices and specs checked 2026-10-03; crash ratings checked 2026-10-10. How the score works.